Add 15/6 and 10/7
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 1 3/7
156 + 107 is 5514.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 7 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
156 = 15 × 76 × 7 = 10542 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
107 = 10 × 67 × 6 = 6042 - Add the two like fractions:
10542 + 6042 = 105 + 6042 = 16542 - 165/42 simplified gives 5514
- So, 15/6 + 10/7 = 55/14
In mixed form: 31314
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